Plant Number: 1.204.090 |
Silver Heronsbill
Erodium chrysanthum
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Literally in bloom for months, this long-blooming perennial forms a low tuft or mound of ferny silver-grey leaves. Satiny, almost orchid-like flowers appear from late spring through to the fall, in a soft creamy-yellow shade and with a lemony fragrance. One of the hardiest Heronsbill species, asking only for the excellent drainage provided by a rock garden, gravel scree or alpine trough. Evergreen. Divide clumps every 2 to 3 years in spring. A cousin to the familiar Cranesbill Geraniums. Selected as a Great Plant Picks for the Pacific Northwest (2007). |
Zone 5 to Zone 9 |
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Sun Exposure Full Sun Soil Type Normal Sandy Soil pH Acid Alkaline Neutral Soil Moisture Care Level Easy Foot Traffic None Rate of Spread Slow |
Flower Colour Creamy Yellow Blooming Time Early Fall Early Summer Late Spring Late Summer Mid Fall Mid Summer Foliage Color Silver Plant Uses & Characteristics Accent: Good Texture/Form Alpine & Rock Border Containers Drought Tolerant Edging Evergreen Fragrant Flower Head Size Very Small Height 15-20 cm 6-8 inches Spread 30-40 cm 12-16 inches |
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